With the U.S. government on the brink of a catastrophic shutdown, House Republicans are opening a nonsensical impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden.
And there’s no better way to wash down some political trolling than with an ice cold Bud Light!
On Thursday, Sen. John Fetterman, who’s rankled Republicans for wearing casual attire on the Senate floor, sent over a fresh box of Buds to the Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer (R-KY).
“To Rep. Comer and his squad: A profile in courage can make a guy thirsty,” the letter says in all-caps and bold font.
“Congratulations, this Bud’s for you.
“Hugs and Kisses: John Fetterman.”
Isn’t it nice to see bipartisanship back in Washington?!
Hugs n kisses 😂🌈
— Neil Amigone (@BradyBflo) September 28, 2023
Gotta love John Fetterman
— Catherine L. (@Catheri36455257) September 28, 2023
Fetterman, who suffered a stroke earlier this year and says wearing casual clothes makes him feel more comfortable, has taken to clapping back at his shameless right-wing critics.
He’s always a meme ahead of his colleagues (which probably isn’t that hard, considering the Senate’s median age is 65, but nonetheless)…
Earlier this month, Fetterman shot back at flailing Florida governor Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis, who weighed in on the Senate dress code debate without anybody asking.
“I dress like he campaigns,” Fetterman wrote.
Tehehehe…
There is nothing funny, however, about the Republicans’ sham impeachment hearings. Without evidence, they are claiming the President personally benefited from his son Hunter’s international business dealings.
To support their fantastical claim, Republicans are apparently relying on deceitful tactics. During one exchange, AOC caught Florida Rep. Byron Donalds sharing fabricated text messages.
During the House impeachment inquiry hearing, Rep. @AOC (D-NY) claims Rep. Donalds (R-FL) displayed “fabricated” text messages from Hunter Biden “insinuating an explosive allegation”:
— The Recount (@therecount) September 28, 2023
“It was not the actual direct screenshot … That fabricated image excluded critical context.” pic.twitter.com/7igMcrT0fz
Unsurprisingly, one of our favorite conspiratorial queens, Marjorie Taylor Greene, played a leading role in the proceedings. But it was hard for her to be taken seriously, considering she’s previously shown Hunter Biden’s purported d*ck pics to the committee.
“I would like the member to be instructed to not introduce any pornography today,” chided Rep. Jamie Raskin, who leads House Democrats on the Oversight Committee.
Ah, yes: if only House Republicans had a trolling game that could match Fetterman’s.
But in order to do that, they would probably have to hire some gays. Fetterman’s office is one of the gayest on Capitol Hill.
Come to think of it, Fetterman’s gays are deserving of a box of Bud, too…but actually.
dbmcvey
For someone Republicans say is brain damaged he seems to keep outsmarting them.
RIGay
Yeah, John! Spot on!
ShaverC
“A nonsensical impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden”???? He could have very well gotten millions in kick backs from his son’s “business” dealings. There is strong evidence to suggest it and it should be looked into, this is exactly why he must be impeached.
still_onthemark
They can investigate all they want (to avoid actually governing, which they hate) – keep in mind they’ve been investigating this for years.
“My Kevin” or any new R speaker is very unlikely get 218+ Republicans to vote to impeach. Even if they do, the Senate is majority Dem so it would probably be the first presidential impeachment that doesn’t even get 50 votes, never mind 67.
LegionKeign
And I bet he hid those millions in a bank in Benghazi.
jcool
well, that’s the opposite of true. there is actually zero evidence. trump just wants them to do it. and he’s a criminal, convicted of fraud, so……..
RoyM
@ShaverC You never tire of being the village idiot, do you?
ShaverC
Oh my… Go look at the evidence before commenting. It’s easy enough to google.
dbmcvey
Shaves, have you been watching the hearings at all?
Even their own witnesses say there is no evidence and the evidence they are presenting has been shown over and over to be false and fabricated.
dbmcvey
Shaves, YOU need to look at the evidence because even Republicans are admitting there’s nothing there. Even some MAGA Republicans are saying this is a farce.
bachy
@LegionKeign:
LOL!
abfab
BEHGHAZI BENGHAZI BENGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZI!
abfab
MTG contiuned to play Show-n-Tell with her dirty pictures. She also tried to belittle AOC for wearing contact lenses.
Pramila Jayapal did the best job. High marks for her, as always. The hearing displayed these republican men for what they are. AND THEY ARE NOT OLD MEN! So. It’s not about age.
charlietex
This is satire right? You can’t be that stupid.
theaterbloke
You’re right. “He could well have…” And this is why the matter should be investigated. But until anything is proven, impeachment should be off the table. Otherwise, the process becomes run-of-the-mill which it should never be rather than rare.
dbmcvey
@ theaterbloke
There wasn’t even enough evidence to investigate.
Mister P
Geez Shaves. Only the radical right MAGAs seem to think there is anything for which to impeach Biden.
MTG and Gaetz have nothing to contribute but to oppose anyone who does have ideas.
ShaverC
Really? Just the “radical right MAGA”? You’re right, they’re wrong, nothing in between.
jcool
shaves has summed it up perfectly. gracias.
abfab
Yes, she does have a way of putting her republican foot in her mouth. Yet, she hangs around here trying to convince people of something. Knock yourself out Shay.
dbmcvey
Shaves. You are wrong here though. The Republicans trying to impeach had NOTHING. The witnesses THEY CHOSE TO CALL said they had nothing and other Republican Congress people INCLUDING SOME MAGAS said they have nothing. Also, AOC completely destroyed Byron Donalds. There is no in between. The Republicans are wrong.
Watch the hearings. Don’t just listen to Fox News and think you’re getting the truth.
abfab
Fox and Truth in the same sentence! Oh the horror!
”We report. You decide.” Isn’t that a hoot! That network has lead a nation of fools down a swirling vortex of sewage.
decrans
Impeachment could give investigators more powers to obtain bank statements and other documents to root out any possible financial links Joe had with his son. This included 20 shell companies. Now when Jared and Ivanka were accused of similar machinations, all the Queerty liberals would tut, tut, tut. Please. My eyes are rolling so far back in my head that I can see gray brain matter.
Kangol2
Not just the MAGAs but the fellow traveling FoxNews junkies like Shaves!
abfab
Shaves could also be Laura Ingraham or Tukkker or Anne Kulter incognito. Ask yourself this people. Why would right wing flamers want to expose themselves here? Desperation? Rejection on other platforms? Pure stupidity? Closeted?
Fahd
Fetterman kept Dr. Öz out of the Senate – doesn´t have to do too much more to earn my praises.
The Democrats really can benefit from someone with his direct approach in addressing Repugnican misdirections. May he stay healthy!
abfab
Is Oz still lurking in produce departments trying to win votes?
inbama
He also called on Menendez to resign.
Good man, but the Senate voted yesterday to restore the dress code, so he’ll have to buy some decent clothes.
dbmcvey
Thank GOD politicans are dealing with important things like dress codes as the Government shuts down.
abfab
inbama….the fashion maven. Distractions are how he/his party get thru the work day. The people’s business? Right.
BEHGHAZI BENGHAZI BENGHAZI BENGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZI
HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER!!!
brian6767
I live in Pittsburgh. He was mayor of Braddock for some time. This guy’s always dressed like someone I’d buy weed from. People seem to forget he racially profiled an innocent black man with a rifle and detained him until police arrived, and he still, to this day, hasn’t apologized for it.
abfab
NYT
By Trip Gabriel and Nick Corasaniti
Published Feb. 9, 2021
Updated Feb. 11, 2021
Defined by his progressive politics as well as an imposing appearance — he is 6-foot-8, has a shaved head and favors work clothes over suits — Mr. Fetterman built a national profile during his 14 years as mayor of Braddock, a town of fewer than 3,000 in the shadow of closed steel factories and struggling with high poverty. The dates of nine murders in the town are tattooed on his right forearm, a symbol of his commitment to stopping street violence. His efforts to revive Braddock with arts programs and urban farms earned him widespread media coverage, and he was elected lieutenant governor in 2018.
Mr. Fetterman’s nascent Senate campaign on Tuesday first emailed The Times a five-page document with contemporary news accounts that sought to emphasize that Mr. Fetterman did not know Mr. Miyares’s race when he pursued him, and to place their encounter in the context of what the document called a spate of gang-related gun violence in Braddock. The campaign then sent the video and a statement by Mr. Fetterman; he declined a request to be interviewed.
In 2018, Mr. Miyares was charged with multiple felonies in a separate incident, including kidnapping for ransom, making terroristic threats and reckless endangerment, according to publicly available court records. He is currently incarcerated in state prison in Somerset County, Pa., and could not be reached for comment.
In his statement released along with the video, Mr. Fetterman said the incident with the jogger had been spread by political opponents since 2015 “and it’s never gone anywhere because people here know that I did the right thing for my community.”
Most recently, a Republican who ran unsuccessfully last year for a House seat from western Pennsylvania, Sean Parnell, tweeted about the incident in July 2020. Donald Trump Jr., the former president’s eldest son, retweeted Mr. Parnell.
“I’m not going to just sit here while a bunch of Republicans who have never given a damn about racial justice launch these bad-faith attacks from the safety of their gated communities,” Mr. Fetterman said in his statement. “They’ve never had stray bullets hit their home, or had a bullet whiz by so close that you can feel the air move. When I ran for mayor, I made a commitment to do whatever I could to confront this gun violence — and that’s exactly what I’ve done.”
He noted that he was re-elected in 2013 by voters in Braddock, which is 80 percent Black.
scotty
412 FTW.
abfab
Recall all the GREAT WOMEN who won in 92-3 and showed up on The Hill in sneekers and tennis shoes. Did the sky fall down?
abfab
Christian Soriano could throw a few wraps and pashminas together. Too bad Vivieanne Westwood isn’t here to dress him. He’d be FABULOUS! Vintage Liz Taylor………Come on, John! Live a little! Work that runway.
HMFan
“Hugs & Kisses!” Fetterman’s version of the Republican’s hollow “thoughts & prayers.”